Thompson & Thompson genetics in medicine : Robert L. Nussbaum, Roderick R. McInnes, Huntington F. Willard ; with clinical case studies prepared by Cornelius F. Boerkoel, III
- Author:
- Nussbaum, Robert L., 1950-
- Additional Titles:
- Thompson and Thompson genetics in medicine and Genetics in medicine
- Published:
- Philadelphia : Saunders, [2004]
- Copyright Date:
- ©2004
- Edition:
- 6th ed.
- Physical Description:
- xi, 444 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
- Additional Creators:
- McInnes, Roderick R., Willard, Huntington F., and Thompson, Margaret W. (Margaret Wilson), 1920-
- Contents:
- Introduction -- Chromosomal basis of heredity -- The human genome: structure and function of genes and chromosomes -- Tools of human molecular genetics -- Patterns of single-gene inheritance -- Genetic variation in individuals: mutation and polymorphism -- Genetic variation in populations -- Gene mapping and the Human Genome Project -- Principles of clinical cytogenetics -- Clinical cytogenetics: disorders of the autosomes and the sex chromosomes -- [SPECIAL SECTION]: Clinical case studies illustrating genetic principles -- Principles of molecular disease: lessons from the hemoglobinopathies --The molecular and biochemical basis of genetic disease -- The treatment of genetic disease -- Genetics of the immune system -- Genetics of disorders with complex inheritance -- Genetics and cancer -- Genetic aspects of development / with the assistance of Gregory S. Barsh -- Prenatal diagnosis -- Genetic counseling and risk assessment -- Genetics and society.
- Subject(s):
- ISBN:
- 0721602444
- Bibliography Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
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